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I just did the Grizz mod on mine a couple months ago. Instead of grosgrain, I used two small squares of Gorilla Tape to sandwich the netting at each end. Then I used my soldering iron to make a small hole in the Gorilla Tape to run the ridgeline through. Then I sewed a perimeter around the Gorilla Tape for reinforcement. Made my ridgeline out of Zing-it with an eye splice at each end.

This mod was much easier than I thought it would be, and it works fantastic!

I have done this mod in the past but the netting still kind of crowds me a bit. Much better/easier setup than before but... Anyone come up with ideas to improve on the mod?

What I did with mine was take the elastic loop (for running the shock cord) and tie it to the other elastic loop on the opposite side with a small amount of shock cord- so they are attached to each other. I did this at both ends of my hammock, and it definitely helps with the netting staying off my face. When I get in the hammock, I still have to adjust the netting to make sure the elastic loops are on top of the ridgeline- but it still works pretty well, and is a good improvement overall. Another easy fix is gather the excess netting and attach it to the ridgeline with a clothespin.

I'm not sure why Grand Trunk decided to use so much netting on the SBP- it really is overkill. Perhaps they will redesign it a bit for future iterations.

Skeeter Spreader

I have done this mod in the past but the netting still kind of crowds me a bit. Much better/easier setup than before but... Anyone come up with ideas to improve on the mod?

I too use a skeeter pro for multi day backcountry hikes, I have not attempted the ridgeline through netting mod. Instead my solution was to design and 3D print a fix for the sagging net syndrome. I call it the "Skeeter Spreader" it hangs on the ridgeline and gives the net a 9.5" spread on each side and when your done you fold it in half to remove for better packing, Easy on easy off. I have not tested it on the mod where the ridgeline passes thru the netting. but i think it eliminates the need for that. Cheers

I did this mod with the grosgain last year and just hand-sewed the two pieces together. I then made an adjustable ridgeline with marks at the 105" section. I use one of the 18" rubber gear ties you can buy at the hardware store that I use as a spreader over the head-end.

I'm pretty sure they have so much netting for when you flip it over and use the non-netting side. Which I like to use, hence for the adjustable ridgeline.

Here are some pictures of the mods I made to mine. Tying the loops together definitely helps keep the netting at bay. Also, I'm really happy with how the Gorilla Tape works for the ridgeline passage. I used Zing-it for the ridgeline, and set it at 105".

Also, I added 5" paracord loops to the inside zippers to easily grab once I'm in. I got fed up of getting in only to forget I left the zipper on the end. This way I can easily grab it from the other end and pull it shut (lightly of course to not break or tear anything). I also added small paracord braided tabs to the outer zippers to be more visible at night.

Very nice. I just got mine a couple of weeks ago. First trial hang went ok without the net but when I flipped it over to get in on the net side I ended up on the ground in the net. I just ordered up a ridgeline and upgraded suspension that will be easier on the trees. It is very similar to the Atlas ones. I too plan on doing this mod.